Discover three simple, expert-tested recipes to make the most of fresh green asparagus.
Peel the asparagus spears and toss with olive oil and sea salt. Arrange on a baking tray and roast at 160°C for 8-10 minutes until tender with a slight bite. Serve alongside a hard-boiled egg for a nutritious, flavorful side.
Also delicious: Recipe for asparagus and wild garlic risotto
Chop peeled asparagus and as many pods into small pieces. Drizzle with sesame oil and stir-fry in a hot pan for 3-5 minutes until crisp-tender. Finish with soy sauce and sesame seeds for an irresistible crunch.
Peel the asparagus and shave into long, thin ribbons, doing the same with carrots. Layer over your favorite lettuce bed. Dress with olive oil, lemon juice, sea salt, and pepper, then top with toasted almonds for texture and crunch.
Fancy a different salad? Try this asparagus salad with quail egg and Parmesan cheese
